Loud clunk when turning
1998 4.0, all stock, 4x4
Seems to happen mostly when turning left and is more noticeable at slower speeds. It started very subtle and recently got very loud. I went under and gave a very quick visual inspection and didn't see anything. I plan to get more in depth tomorrow but can you recommend where I start looking? Also the jeep is in need of shocks but I don't think this is associated with this. |
probably a ball joint
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Originally Posted by mikesignal
(Post 3200695)
probably a ball joint
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Just went out and looked at them. They look fine. Boots are still intact. I'm going to have my wife turn the wheel while I am under tomorrow.
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I would start with jacking the front off the ground and put it on jack stands. Then, grab the wheels at 12 o'clock and 6 o'clock and push and pull on the top and bottom and see if there is and movement. If there is then there is your problem if there is not any movement then ball joints are not the problem.
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Originally Posted by crawler487
(Post 3200744)
I would start with jacking the front off the ground and put it on jack stands. Then, grab the wheels at 12 o'clock and 6 o'clock and push and pull on the top and bottom and see if there is and movement. If there is then there is your problem if there is not any movement then ball joints are not the problem.
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Originally Posted by crawler487
(Post 3200744)
I would start with jacking the front off the ground and put it on jack stands. Then, grab the wheels at 12 o'clock and 6 o'clock and push and pull on the top and bottom and see if there is and movement. If there is then there is your problem if there is not any movement then ball joints are not the problem.
It's pretty loud sitting in the cab so I'm confident I'll be able to see/hear where it's coming from too. |
if not ball joints, how about rods ends on drag link and tie rod ? when you got your XJ on jacks stands, check these also....
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u-joint possibly, do you feel it in the steering wheel>?
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Originally Posted by neverenuff
(Post 3200782)
if not ball joints, how about rods ends on drag link and tie rod ? when you got your XJ on jacks stands, check these also....
Originally Posted by mrshaft696
(Post 3200785)
u-joint possibly, do you feel it in the steering wheel>?
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If it only happens while driving and turning then mrshaft is right it could be a u-joint. And Cane, my bad it could also be a wheel bearing if you have that type of vertical movement so just make sure if it has play to then verify what is moving.
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Originally Posted by crawler487
(Post 3201086)
If it only happens while driving and turning then mrshaft is right it could be a u-joint. And Cane, my bad it could also be a wheel bearing if you have that type of vertical movement so just make sure if it has play to then verify what is moving.
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check your track bar, both the frame end and where it meets the axle.
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Originally Posted by Cane
(Post 3201163)
check your track bar, both the frame end and where it meets the axle.
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Jacked it up and shook the tire at 12 and 6 (and in every direction) it is solid, no movement. I did notice that I was able to move the sway bar from side to side. The links were replaced a couple of years ago and seem ok. I am correct in assuming that I shouldn't able to do that to the sway bar? That maybe the rubber in those clamps are worn out.
Still haven't been able to get a helper to turn the wheel and duplicate the sound. That should happen soon though. |
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